Kia to open new head office after setting record sales total

Kia Motors (UK) Limited has set a new record sales total with 66,629 cars delivered to customers during 2012 - compared to 53,615 in 2011 - and is aiming to continue that performance by selling 70,000 units in 2013. This gave Kia a 3.26 per cent share of the UK new car market

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New Kia Sorento wins special award from Total 4x4

The new Kia Sorento has picked up its third Total 4x4 magazine award in a row with a special award for being the 'Most Improved' contender.

Launched in the UK and Europe in September, the Sorento has a long list of improvements including a new platform, revised engines,

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Springside Motors awarded Global 'Act Smart' Award

Springside Motors in Irvine have been recognised globally by Kia Motors Corporation as the dealership in the UK that has the highest record of improvement of a Kia facility and operations standards in the Kia 'Act Smart' Campaign.

Springside was one of only 50 dealers

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Michael Cole appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Kia Motors Europe

Michael Cole, Managing Director of Kia Motors (UK) Limited has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer at Kia Motors Europe, based in Frankfurt, Germany, with effect from Monday, November 19, 2012.

Cole has been at Kia in the UK since August 2009

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Paul Philpott returns to Kia Motors UK and Ireland as President and CEO

Paul Philpott, currently Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe in Frankfurt is returning to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Kia Motors UK and Ireland– the first time a non-Korean has been appointed to such a role at any Kia

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